Water Quality Technician-1

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Water Quality Technician - 1 - Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• On-the-job training in a team environment to maintain continuously operating, water quality and meteorological instrumentation in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary, Florida as part of the Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network of Environmental Sensors (IRLON). 

• Perform preventative maintenance, verification and troubleshooting on water quality instrumentation, in the laboratory, but mostly in the field while working off a small boat.

• Participate and adhere to IRLON QAPP and SOPs to ensure that all QA/QC requirements are met, and that documentation related to the work are accurately completed and reported.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required.

Valid Driver’s License required.

Ability to lift heavy equipment (50 lbs.) required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's degree Marine Science, Engineering or related technical field.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and managers from varying disciplines and be comfortable working in a team environment.

High degree of organization, strong communication skills, and ability to manage a variety of tasks, environments, and dynamic schedule.

Ability to work off of a small boat in various types of weather.

Experience with water quality instrumentation (e.g., CTDs, continuous nutrient sensors).